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Re:Ask HN: What did you do when you suddenly got rich? by PeterStuer on Thursday July 25, 2019 @01:56AM (#20522922)
I'm guessing the restaurant thing refers to a personal mistake?

In general investing significant money in a business you do not understand is a pure gamble at best.

Re:Ask HN: What did you do when you suddenly got rich? by Animats on Thursday July 25, 2019 @02:21AM (#20523058)
No, just classic advice. I was once asked to invest in a restaurant, though. I said no.